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Introducing Steve Haines – new Chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG)
Posted on: 20/06/2025
The Cruising Association is pleased to welcome Steve Haines as the new Chair of the Cruising Information Development...
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A fond farewell to Suffolk Section Secretaries Simon and Georgette Harrison
Posted on: 16/06/2025
After five years of dedicated service, Simon and Georgette have stepped down as Suffolk Section Secretaries. Their...
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Sally Andrews wins a Diesel Engine Maintenance Course for referring a friend – June’s prize of a Wescom Electronic Visual Distress Signal could be yours!
Posted on: 31/05/2025
Congratulations to CA member Sally Andrews, winner of May’s ‘Refer a Friend’ prize – a First Class Sailing Diesel Engine...
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Orca Project Update: Interaction Reports
Posted on: 30/05/2025
Since 2022, the CA has worked closely with the marine biologists at Grupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA) to track and...
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Ian Wilson retires as Chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG)
Posted on: 27/05/2025
Longstanding CA volunteer Ian Wilson, CBE, has stepped down as the chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (...
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CAptain’s Mate of the Month - Bassin des Chalutiers, La Rochelle, France
Posted on: 23/05/2025
"We had wanted to stay in the Vieux Port but were too long (>40ft) and too deep (>1.5m), so the capitainerie staff (excellent English)...
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Cruising Association welcomes easier check in/out for cruising to France
Posted on: 06/05/2025
This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA)....
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Reminder: how does Temporary Admission (TA) work and when is it relevant?
Posted on: 30/04/2025
Note: UK VAT paid boats that were in the EU on 31 December 2020 23:00 UTC and did not lose that status afterwards are considered as EU...
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Refer a Friend – Clare Harrison wins a TeamO lifejacket in April and a First Class Sailing course is up for grabs in May
Posted on: 28/04/2025
Congratulations to CA member Clare Harrison, winner of April’s prize of a TeamO Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket worth £...
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Bringing Food into GB
Posted on: 25/04/2025
RATS has seen a notification from the UK Government via social media that there have been changes to the foodstuffs,...
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